Wavelength Color

Particles will act like waves

photons bend on full display

around and through most anything

as long as nothing's in the way,

as long as nothing's too opaque

Color from the size of waves.

Color me, reflected rays!

Amplitudes determining

peak to peak we're measuring

No two photons are the same

or are they?

Wavelength then, assume we know

giving life as colors grow

be they quick or be they slow

colors then determining

all the joy that life will bring

beneath the sun, so far below

reflecting white from purest snow.

White's comprised of all, we're told

every color that we know

but clouds will settle in, you see

reflected light from fog will be

just a haze and nothing more

scattered mist with water core

Dapple me oh sunlit rays!

Warm my cheek and light my way!

Give to all such ephemeral grace

Wavelengths, amplitudes, 

time, and place.

Reviews

[ANTO]

I really liked this Botania. It has science and wonder and awe and beauty, all told in such eloquence. Its an educational gem. Thanks for sharing.

[Botania]

You're most kind. Much appreciated.